Registered ECE Teacher

Busy Bees Te Rapa; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Staff uniforms provided

Subsidised childcare

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Te Rapa in Hamilton is seeking a dedicated ECE/primary teacher for a fixed-term role until July 2027, working 30 hours per week. You will be part of a vibrant Busy Bees Aotearoa network that values wellbeing, growth, and your unique contribution.

Bring a warm communicative style, strong relationships, and a proactive ethos to support tamariki with engaging, creative learning experiences while using digital tools to document progress and communicate with families.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised NZ ECE or primary teaching qualification and current NZ registration.
• Warm communication style and ability to build strong relationships.
• Proactive, fair and ethical.
• Passion for the NZ national curriculum and ability to share fresh ideas.
• Comfort using digital tools to document learning and stay connected with families.

Responsibilities

• Guide the educational journey of each child in line with Te Whāriki.
• Capture and share high-quality assessments to celebrate progress.
• Create a supportive, equitable atmosphere prioritising belonging.
• Collaborate with teammates to build positive team relationships.
• Maintain a safe, beautiful environment prioritising child wellbeing.

Skills

Warm communication

Relationship building

Proactive spirit

Digital tools

Education

NZ registration with ECE or primary teaching qualification

Job description

At Busy Bees Te Rapa, we're a close-knit community where passionate teachers come together to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Our vibrant Hamilton centre is filled with energy, creativity, and genuine connections, creating an environment where both tamariki and kaiako can flourish.

As part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau, you'll be supported by a nationwide network that values your wellbeing, professional growth and unique contribution.

This is a fixed term role until July 2027, 30 hours per week.

Why us? | Hei ahamātou?

• We offer full pay parity and staff uniforms are provided.
• Access supportive leadership,accesssubsidisedchildcare and development opportunities.
• We cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations and First Aid certification.
• Be part of a wider national network with established systems.

The opportunity | Teāheinga

• Draw on Te Whārikitoplan and guide the educational journey of each child.
• Celebrate the magic of learning by capturing and sharing high-quality assessments so every child'sprogress can be celebrated.
• Create a supportive,equitableatmosphere where a sense of belonging isprioritised.
• Work collaboratively to build positive relationships across the team.
• Maintain a safe, beautiful environment where child wellbeing is the priority.

About you |Mōu

• A recognised ECE or primary teaching qualification with current NZ registration.
• Warm communication style and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Proactive spirit and the integrity to act in ways that are fair and ethical.
• Passion for the NZ national curriculum and a drive to share fresh, creative ideas.
• Confidence using digital tools to document learning and stay connected with families.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand